2. George Washington An important man

3. How He Affected Society George helped to form the Government as we know it today He was our first President and set the standard for Presidents after him.

4. Military Years He achieved Colonel at age 23 and eventually was promoted to General Washington was Virginia’s Commander In Chief during the Revolutionary War

5. Crossing The Delaware George crossing the Delaware River on December 25.

6. Presidency He refused the title of “King” or “His Majesty” and a third term. Since he lead Virginia’s Militia during the Revolutionary War they made him America’s Commander In Chief.

7. Washington on Wall Street George refused a third term because it resembled a kingship

8. Post Presidency George retired to his home in Mount Vernon and did three years later In 1976 he was named “General Of The Armies” a title only bestowed to one other person

9. It is our Money and he is on it